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Milei Names Santilli Cabinet Chief After Adorni Scandal

6/29/2026

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President Javier Milei appointed Diego Santilli as Argentina’s chief of cabinet on June 28, 2026, after Manuel Adorni resigned.
Manuel Adorni resigned after prosecutors opened an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and hidden foreign-currency savings.
Manuel Adorni admitted he had hidden about $500,000 in savings and had bought dollars on the black market.
President Javier Milei said he would continue to support his ministers despite the scandal.

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President Javier Milei appointed Diego Santilli as Argentina’s chief of cabinet on June 28, 2026, after Manuel Adorni resigned.
Manuel Adorni resigned after prosecutors opened an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment and hidden foreign-currency savings.
Manuel Adorni admitted he had hidden about $500,000 in savings and had bought dollars on the black market.
President Javier Milei said he would continue to support his ministers despite the scandal.